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45th Autumn Electronics Fair and electronicAsia open today

– Featuring over 3,200 global exhibitors; leading Chinese Mainland tech giants showcase cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions

– The two exhibitions bring together over 3,200 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, including the Chinese Mainland, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia, the United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom

– This year’s Autumn Electronics Fair focuses on three major areas: AI and robotics, the silver economy and digital entertainment. electronicAsia, meanwhile, features exhibition areas showcasing cutting-edge electronic components and technologies

– RoboPark brings together several major Chinese Mainland technology giants from the “Hangzhou’s Six Little Dragons” and “Shenzhen’s Eight Great Guardians of Embodied Intelligence”. Prominent speakers will showcase the latest in robotics technology, using the event as a platform to “go global” and explore new markets

– Various forums and seminars are being held during the fairs, including the 10th Symposium on Innovation & Technology, co-organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association, that takes place today

HONG KONG, Oct 13, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – The 45th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the 28th electronicAsia, organised by the HKTDC and MMI Asia Pte Ltd, open today, running simultaneously at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) for four consecutive days (13 to 16 October).

The two fairs have attracted over 3,200 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions. In addition to companies from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, participants are joining from the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia, India, Japan, Korea and Singapore, and from Europe and North America, including Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain and Switzerland. This year, the HKTDC has organised 120 buying missions from 61 countries and regions to visit and source at the two fairs.

Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, visited the Autumn Electronics Fair today. He engaged with several exhibitors and toured the new Hong Kong Tech Showcase to gain insights into the latest applications of artificial intelligence and robotics technologies.

Prof Ma said: “The HKTDC has consistently supported enterprises in going global, helping them with transformation and exploring new markets. We will continue to assist local small-and-medium-sized enterprises, while leveraging Hong Kong’s role as a superconnector and super value-adder.”

Keeping pace with technological trends and societal needs in three major areas

The 2025 Autumn Electronics Fair continues its theme as the “World’s Leading Electronics Marketplace”, allowing global exhibitors to promote the latest electronic products, innovative technology concepts and state-of-the-art applications. They include smart products for both home and commercial use as well as electronic products and audio-visual equipment.

The exhibition brings together several leading Chinese Mainland technology companies, including participants from “Hangzhou’s Six Little Dragons”. DEEP Robotics presents the X30 Quadruped Robodog, and BrainCo introduces the next-generation bionic dexterous hand, Revo2, which can be used as a prosthetic. Among companies from “Shenzhen’s Eight Great Guardians of Embodied Intelligence”, DIGIT showcases intelligent robots that offer an immersive, multi-modal and interactive experience; PaXini Tech features humanoid robots with advanced tactile sensing and artificial intelligence (AI) vision; LimX Dynamics displays multi-form bipedal robots; and local company Edugroup Worldwide Limited presents the UBTECH companion robot.

A special RoboPark event space has been established at this year’s fair. Over the four-day exhibition period, more than 30 events will take place here, featuring live demonstrations by robots from various regions that showcase their application in business, rehabilitation and living settings. Additionally, renowned robotics companies such as Unitree Robotics and Booster Robotics have been invited to share the latest in robotics technology.

Some mainland technology exhibitors are using the Autumn Electronics Fair as a platform to launch new products and expand into new markets. For example, Hangzhou-based Ascentiz will take the RoboPark stage on the third day of the fair (15 October) to launch the world’s first modular exoskeleton, demonstrating how the product can enhance the mobility of individuals with movement impairments.

The new RISE Avenue brings together a range of emerging electronic technology brands. It provides a showcase for companies’ latest product developments, including robotics technology, gaming devices and home audio-visual equipment.

In addition, the fair is introducing the Adventure Hub, which features the Immersive Experience Zone, offering immersive experiences through a variety of interactive entertainment products that combine virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and AI. The experiences on offer include activities such as golf, sailing, skiing and boxing.

The Hall of Fame brings together more than 500 world-renowned electronic brands. In the Tech Hall, in addition to professional data and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions across various industries, there is also the new Hong Kong Tech Showcase, established in line with a proposal in the Budget, which showcases high-quality innovation and technology products from around 40 local tech companies. Moreover, the Startup Zone serves as an interactive platform for local enterprises, with more than 90 tech entrepreneurs and young business owners displaying their latest technologies.

This year’s fair focuses on three major areas, namely AI and robotics, digital entertainment and the silver economy:

AI and Robotics

  • The humanoid robot TORA One (PaXini Technology, one of the “Shenzhen’s Eight Great Guardians of Embodied Intelligence”, Booth: GH-E09) is equipped with advanced tactile sensing and AI vision, making it suitable for applications in the service, logistics and healthcare sectors.
  • X30 Quadruped Robodog (Deep Robotics, one of the “Hangzhou’s Six Little Dragons”, Booth: GH-D10) is equipped with waterproof protection, intelligent navigation and both thermal and RGB cameras. It excels in navigating rough terrain and low-visibility areas, making it ideal for tasks such as tunnel patrols, emergency rescue and industrial mapping.
  • The humanoid robot Booster T1 (Booster Robotics, Booth: GH-D14), which won the RoboCup 2025, is equipped with a durable frame and precise actuation. It can perform complex movements, such as soccer kicks, kung fu moves and push-ups, with impressive accuracy.
  • Cloud Ginger (Hong Kong Robotics Limited, Booth: CH-D13), a cloud-based intelligent humanoid wheeled robot, features advanced AI for facial and object recognition, 2D/3D perception and autonomous navigation, as well as multi-sensor fusion. With high flexibility, it supports natural interactions such as handshakes, dancing and object-handling.
  • Rokid Glasses (Unity Technology Development Corporation Limited, Booth: 3E-C24) are AI-powered smart eyewear that support voice operation in Cantonese. The glasses feature real-time translation, navigation, speech prompting, and first-person perspective recording capabilities.
  • 1-Sense Soul Smart Ring (Momax Smart International Limited, Booth: 1CON-019) is the world’s first vibration smart ring that combines discreet notifications with emotion recognition technology. It can notify the wearer of incoming calls and messages and continuously track health data 24 hours a day, including sleep quality and stress levels.

Digital entertainment

  • Head-Mounted Display (GooVision Technology Company Limited, Booth: 5E-C10) provides high-definition visuals with full-area clarity and immersive 3D. It features adjustable IPD and diopter settings, making it suitable for various users and ideal for applications such as surgical assistance, pilot training and virtual simulation.
  • RD-839 Smart Projector (Guangzhou Rigal Electronics Company Limited, Booth: 1E-E02) supports 4K resolution and is suitable for home theatre systems. It is also portable, making it ideal for various outdoor entertainment uses.
  • The Cypher 81 Keyboard (Epomaker Inc, Booth: 1CON-006) is equipped with a vivid TFT screen, customisable RGB lighting, and a rotary knob for intuitive control, providing a smooth and quiet typing experience.
  • The Gaming Power Strip (Ruyuan Lighting Electric Appliance Company Limited, Booth: 1A-C17) features a vertical design with unique lighting effects. It can quickly charge multiple devices simultaneously while significantly reducing space usage, making it an essential accessory for home gaming rooms.

Silver Economy

  • BloomCap (AGreen Marketing Limited, Booth: 1B-E14) features internationally patented PCT technology that deeply stimulates hair follicles to promote regrowth and restore natural pigmentation. Additionally, it helps relieve headaches and improve sleep quality by enhancing metabolism and circulation.
  • The At-home Pill Dispenser, Kindo (Kin Technology Limited, Booth: CH-C08), enables the automatic dispensing of up to 12 different types of medications with the press of a single button. The product also utilises IoT technology, allowing users and caregivers to manage medication anytime and anywhere, greatly simplifying the complex manual medication dispensing process.
  • Smart Walking Stick (Megastek Technologies Ltd, Booth: 3B-B08) integrates several advanced features, including real-time GPS tracking, an emergency alert system and an obstacle detection system, to offer round-the-clock safety and protection.
  • All-in-One Health Monitor (Vcom International Limited, Booth: 1A-F09) integrates multiple diagnostic tools to monitor vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen levels. It offers an efficient and reliable solution for personal health management.

A Smart Ageing Products label will be provided to exhibitors offering products and solutions for the silver market, making it easier for buyers to source relevant products.

Held concurrently with the Electronics Fair, electronicAsia features several exhibition zones showcasing electronic components, keyboards and switches, power supplies, printed circuit boards, electronic manufacturing services, display technologies and test and inspection equipment. Among the companies joining the fair is Australian exhibitor Masters & Young (Booth: 5B-B21) which specialises in the design, manufacturing, assembly and testing of PCBs. The company possesses expertise across a range of sectors, including mining, medical, industrial, automotive and renewables. It is showcasing its self-designed and manufactured printed circuit boards at the fair.

A series of forums and seminars is being organised during the fairs, including the 10th Symposium on Innovation & Technology co-organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association, which was held today. The theme for this year’s symposium was “Advancing Innovation Through Collaboration: Robotics Across Land, Sea, and Sky”. It explored how robotics technology, through interdisciplinary collaboration, can drive innovation in various areas, including the development of the robotics economy, applications of smart logistics, and the role of unmanned vessels in ocean exploration.

The symposium opened with remarks from Tony Wong, Commissioner for Digital Policy at the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau Digital Policy Office of the HKSAR Government. The speakers included Stanley Sum, Head of Technology at KPMG Advisory (Hong Kong) Limited; Kenny Lau, Chief Technology Officer at SF Express (Hong Kong) Limited; John Sze, Technical Director at ASMPT Limited; Pinestone Shi, General Manager of OceanAlpha Group Limited; and Desmond Ho, CEO of Alpha AI Technology Limited.

Also taking place today was a seminar titled “AI-Powered Monitoring and Smart Inspection in Construction”. Co-organised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Chapter of IEEE Reliability Society and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, the seminar delved into the contributions AI research is making to the construction industry.

The Hong Kong Electronic Forum will be held tomorrow (14 October), co-organised by the HKTDC, MMI Asia Pte Ltd and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association. The forum, themed “Powering the Future: Innovations in Advanced Battery Technology & Energy Storage”, will explore the latest innovations in advanced battery technologies and energy storage, as well as future market development trends.

In addition, the finals of the Future Stage: AI x Performing Arts Awards, co-organised by the HKTDC, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, will be held tomorrow (14 October). Audience members can witness how the young innovators use AI in conjunction with the performing arts, showcasing the innovative potential of AI applications.

Other activities include the Startup Smart Launch, the 10th Hong Kong Value Creation for Technology: Pitching Competition and Meet the Mentors. These events offer start-ups the opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas, attract investor support and seek expert advice on business development.

Under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, exhibitors and buyers can meet online through the HKTDC Click2Match smart business matching platform in addition to attending the physical fairs.

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The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia open today and will be held for four consecutive days, from 13 to 16 October, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC, visited the Autumn Electronics Fair and chatted with various exhibitors
Mainland leading robotics company Unitree shared the latest development trend at RoboPark
The Tech Hall showcases professional data and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions across various industries. In line with a proposal in the Budget, it includes the new Hong Kong Tech Showcase, highlighting quality innovative products from around 40 local tech companies
A robot at RoboPark prepares a limited-edition coffee that visitors can redeem for free, featuring special latte art celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Autumn Electronics Fair
A Smart Ageing Products label has been provided to exhibitors offering products and solutions for the silver market, making it easier for buyers to source relevant products
The Korean delegation, led by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency, features innovative companies specialising in the development of virtual reality gaming platforms, as well as an integrated content creation platform with generative AI capabilities, showcasing Korea’s latest achievements in the digital entertainment and AI sectors
electronicAsia features several exhibition zones showcasing electronic components, keyboards and switches, power supplies, printed circuit boards, electronic manufacturing services, display technologies, and test and inspection equipment
The 10th Symposium on Innovation & Technology, co-organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association, was held today, focusing on the theme “Advancing Innovation Through Collaboration: Robotics Across Land, Sea, and Sky”


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3D printed homes to unlock affordable living thanks to Japan-Queensland deal

Japanese tech innovator Serendix Inc. and Australian advisory firm Planum Partners have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce cutting-edge 3D printed housing technology to Australia, beginning with a demonstration project in Queensland.

The signing took place at the Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, witnessed by Tak Adachi, Queensland’s Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for North Asia.

The partnership was facilitated by Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ).

Tak Adachi, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, North Asia said the partnership showcases Queensland’s commitment to embracing transformative technologies.

“This alliance is a bold step toward delivering faster, more affordable homes—especially for our regional communities—and it shows the world that Queensland is open for smart, scalable investment,” said Mr Adachi.

“3D printed homes can be built in under 24 hours, dramatically reducing construction time and costs.

“By aligning Japan’s innovation in 3D printing with Queensland’s housing goals, we’re opening doors to scalable solutions and long-term international collaboration,” said Mr Adachi.

The collaboration aims to revolutionise the construction industry by delivering affordable, sustainable, and rapidly deployable housing solutions using Serendix’s proprietary 3D printing technology.

The MoU outlines a joint commitment to work with the Queensland Government to build a demonstration home and conduct a feasibility study on the suitability of Serendix’s products to suit local conditions.

“Serendix is keen to work with the Queensland Government going forward and to meet the expected strong demand for 3D printed housing with a local facility in the future,” said the CEO of Serendix, Hiroyasu Koma.

“We are very excited about the potential to contribute to Queensland and Australia sustainable and affordable housing sector.”

Following the demonstration phase, Planum Partners will support Serendix in exploring broader expansion across Queensland, with a focus on regional development and housing innovation.

“The signing marks a defining moment in Queensland’s innovation journey throughout World Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing a bold commitment to advancing global partnerships and promoting investment opportunities across the entire Expo program,” Mr Adachi concluded.

TIQ approached Serendix upon discovering their plan to host a 3D printed housing demonstration at Expo 2025 capturing global attention and setting the stage for this groundbreaking collaboration.

Serendix – https://serendix.com
Planum Partners – https://www.planumpartners.com
Trade + Investment Queensland |TIQ – https://tiq.qld.gov.au

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Sharp and ESI Asia Pacific partner to pioneer zinc-air flow battery technology in Queensland, Australia

Japanese electronics leader Sharp Corporation and Queensland-based energy innovator Energy Storage Industries-Asia Pacific (ESI) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop next-generation zinc-air flow battery technology, marking a milestone in global energy storage innovation.

The MoU was signed at the Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, witnessed by Tak Adachi, Queensland’s Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner for North Asia. The partnership was facilitated by Trade and Investment Queensland, reinforcing the state’s role as a global connector in clean energy collaboration.

Tak Adachi, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, North Asia said the partnership reflects the kind of forward-thinking collaboration that defines the relationship between Japan and Queensland that’s been highlighted throughout World Expo 2025 Osaka.

“By combining Japanese innovation with Queensland’s research and deployment strengths, we are laying the groundwork for scalable, sustainable energy solutions that can serve markets across the Indo-Pacific and beyond,” Mr Adachi said.

“This project reflects the strength of Australia-Japan technology ties and the shared commitment to building resilient, low-emission energy systems. By connecting Japanese technology with Queensland’s energy expertise and research capability, we’re accelerating the future of sustainable power — and creating jobs and investment opportunities for our state.”

Bringing together Sharp’s world-class leadership in electrochemical systems and ESI’s proven track record in deploying long-duration energy storage infrastructure, the collaboration will begin with a technical proof-of-concept in partnership with The University of Queensland, supported by targeted research funding and a dedicated research position.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with ESI, made possible by the support of the State of Queensland,” said Norio Ito, Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Research & Development Group, Sharp Corporation.

“This partnership will enable us to integrate the technologies of both companies, with the goal of accelerating the research and development of zinc-air flow batteries and contributing to the realisation of a carbon neutral society.”

The project will explore the viability of zinc-air flow batteries as a safe, sustainable alternative to lithium-based systems, offering longer storage durations, lower costs, and enhanced compatibility with renewable energy sources.

Justin Begg, CEO of Energy Transition Technologies (ETT), the ESI subsidiary driving commercial R&D and technology development in Australian decarbonisation, is excited to be working with such an innovative partner as Sharp.

“Building from 100 years of Sharp product innovation, this MoU signals not only the collaboration between Sharp and ESI but between Japan and Queensland. We thank the State of Queensland, and in particular Trade + Investment Queensland, for their support in developing this relationship. We look forward to the mutually beneficial outcomes that will follow.”

Following the initial proof-of-concept phase, Sharp and ESI intend to pursue additional research grants and advance toward commercialisation—positioning Queensland as a global hub for next-generation energy storage.

Sharp Corporation (TSE: 6753)  https://global.sharp
Energy Storage Industries-Asia Pacific (ESI)  https://esiap.com.au
TIQ – Trade and Investment Queensland   https://tiq.qld.gov.au

Media contact:
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Principal Communications Officer Expo 2025
Trade and Investment Queensland / TIQ
T: +61 484 369 222
E: tiqmedia@tiq.qld.gov.au
U: https://tiq.qld.gov.au

Four major tech fairs in October welcome over 6,200 exhibitors

– Electronics Fair focuses on AI and robotics; Lighting Fair showcases award-winning designs and world-class project lighting system

  • The HKTDC will hold four major technology fairs in October, including the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), electronicAsia, the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo
  • The four fairs bring together over 6,200 exhibitors from 27 countries and regions
  • The Autumn Electronics Fair focuses on areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, featuring a special “RoboPark” event space showcasing robots covering applications for commercial, rehabilitation and living; and a new exhibition zone, RISE Avenue, that will feature emerging brands
  • The Autumn Lighting Fair will showcase a variety of award-winning designs with lighting products used in globally renowned projects – including LED drivers and fixtures applied at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore and lighting control systems used at the Sanxingdui Museum and the BBC’s London headquarters and M+ Museum

HONG KONG, Sep 25, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is staging four major technology fairs this autumn. The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia will run concurrently from 13 to 16 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). These will be followed by the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), taking place from 27 to 30 October at the HKCEC, and the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, which will be held from 28 to 31 October at AsiaWorld-Expo.

At a press conference held today to introduce the fairs, Sophia Chong, Acting Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “Our four major autumn technology fairs this year are attracting over 6,200 exhibitors from 27 countries and regions. The fairs will showcase a wide variety of innovative products and solutions, lighting products and advanced technologies, helping to facilitate cross-industry exchange within the sector and furthering the development of smart cities. These events will be attended by industry players from around the world, further underscoring Hong Kong’s leading position as an international convention and exhibition centre.

“In the Policy Address delivered last week by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, several measures relating to artificial intelligence (AI) and technological innovation were proposed, aiming to promote AI as a core industry for Hong Kong’s future development. The four major autumn technology fairs closely align with this policy direction, featuring multiple exhibition areas and sessions focusing on AI, robotics, smart lighting and digital entertainment. These events provide a platform for the industry to showcase innovative achievements, foster collaboration, and leverage Hong Kong’s platform to ‘go global’, explore new markets and capture new business opportunities,” Ms Chong said.

Electronics Fair aligns with technological trends and societal needs

The 45th Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and the 28th electronicAsia are expected to feature more than 3,200 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions. With the theme “World’s Leading Electronics Marketplace”, the Electronics Fair highlights global exhibitors showcasing the latest electronic products and tech innovation concepts. These include innovative products for both home and commercial use as well as electronic devices, audiovisual equipment and more.

The fair will feature products and solutions across various fields, with a special focus on AI and robotics, the silver economy and digital entertainment. Members of the “Hangzhou’s Six Little Dragons” will be present, including DEEP Robotics, which will present the X30 Quadruped Robodog, designed for applications in inspection and search-and-rescue operations, while BrainCo will display Revo2, a bionic dexterous hand which can be used as a prosthetic. It features multiple active joints that simulate natural movements of the human hand, enabling precise and flexible control. PaXini Tech, one of “Shenzhen’s Eight Great Guardians of Embodied Intelligence”, will showcase a humanoid robot equipped with advanced tactile sensing and AI vision, highlighting technological breakthroughs in perception, judgment and execution. The exhibition will also feature the special RoboPark event space, featuring over 30 sessions with speakers from leading robotics companies including Booster Robotics and Unitree Robotics from Chinese Mainland. Live demonstrations will take place in the event space to showcase how the latest robotics technologies can be applied in commercial, rehabilitation and living settings.

Regarding new applications for the silver economy, some exhibitors will present smart GPS walking canes, specifically designed for older adults, that integrate advanced features such as GPS real-time tracking, emergency alert alarms and obstacle-detection systems. Another key area will be digital entertainment. The Immersive Experience zone will showcase a variety of interactive entertainment options that combine virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and AI, allowing buyers to test and experience different products in an immersive setting.

The Autumn Electronics Fair will feature more than 20 exhibition zones. This year, the newly added RISE Avenue will showcase a range of emerging electronic technology brands, presenting the latest in smart devices, sensing technology and wearable equipment. Another new exhibition zone, the Adventure Hub, will feature local start-ups showcasing several vehicles converted from classic fuel cars to electric vehicles using oil-to-electric technology, including a classic 1989 BMW.

The key exhibition zone, Hall of Fame, brings together more than 500 world-renowned electronic brands. Among the first-time exhibitors, Japanese brand AIWA will present smart audio products, while other notable brands include Chinese company Rapoo Technology, showcasing e-sports computer accessories, and Philips, which will introduce audio gadgets. Another highlight of the exhibition zone is the Tech Hall, where the new generation of cutting-edge electronic products and modern lifestyle appliances will be showcased. With funding support from the HKSAR Government, the new Hong Kong Tech Showcase has been added to this year’s exhibition area to present high-quality innovation and technology products from local tech companies to global buyers. Among some 40 participating enterprises is Hong Kong’s first embodied intelligent humanoid robot brand, Hong Kong Robotics Group Holding Ltd. The Startup Zone, meanwhile, will serve as an interactive platform for tech entrepreneurs and young business leaders to showcase their latest technologies.

The Autumn Electronics Fair will feature several special activities. In addition to RoboPark, where a robot will prepare limited-edition coffee, attendees can collect stamps from various locations throughout the exhibition. They can present these stamps at the gift redemption counter to receive a complimentary capsule toy and a delightful gift. Visitors can redeem an additional gift by taking photos or short videos at the exhibition and sharing them on social media with the hashtag “#EFAE45”.

Running concurrently with the Autumn Electronics Fair is electronicAsia, jointly organised by the HKTDC and MMI Asia Pte Ltd, showcasing electronic components, keyboards and switches, power supplies, printed circuit boards and electronic manufacturing services, display technologies and measuring instruments. Among the exhibitors from across the globe will be Australian company Masters & Young, which specialises in the design and manufacturing of printed circuit boards. Their services are widely applied in various fields, including aerospace, medical, industrial and renewable energy.

The two fairs will feature a series of forums and seminars, including the 10th Symposium on Innovation & Technology, held on day one (13 October), co-organised by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association. The symposium will open with remarks from Tony Wong, Commissioner for Digital Policy at the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau Digital Policy Office. Under the theme “Advancing Innovation Through Collaboration: Robotics Across Land, Sea, and Sky”, representatives from KPMG, S.F. Express, ASMPT, OceanAlpha and Alpha AI will share their insights on topics such as the development of the robotics economy, applications of smart logistics and the role of unmanned vessels in ocean exploration.

Additionally, the Hong Kong Electronic Forum, co-organised by the HKTDC, MMI Asia Pte Ltd and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, will explore innovative advancements in advanced battery technology and energy storage. The seminar titled “AI-Powered Monitoring and Smart Inspection in Construction”, co-organised by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, will delve into the contributions of AI research to the construction industry. In addition, financial service providers will be present at the exhibition, including virtual bank Fusion Bank and cross-border payment platform Payoneer. They will offer practical insights to SME exhibitors and buyers on digital financial services, marketing strategies and customer analytics, empowering them to ‘go global’.

Lighting Fair’s Hall of Connected Lighting brings together 60 leading brands

Globally anticipated events in the lighting industry, this year’s Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo run under the theme “Illuminated Designs for a Smarter Future”. The fairs will feature some 3,000 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and regions, offering a wide range of lighting products and solutions that combine technology with innovative design. These events not only provide a one-stop business platform for the industry but also lead market trends, highlighting developments in sustainability, healthy living and silver economy technologies.

A highlight zone of the Autumn Lighting Fair, the Hall of Connected Lighting makes a return in 2025, bringing together some 60 top-tier brands. They include local brand GRE Alpha, Foshan Electrical and Lighting, and TUYA Smart from Chinese Mainland, as well as international names such as Casambi from Finland, Moorgen from Germany, Koizumi from Japan and Signify from the Netherlands. The zone will showcase a variety of award-winning designs and immersive lighting experiences, allowing industry professionals to gain deeper insights into cutting-edge technologies and their applications.

Moorgen will present collections created in collaboration with leading designers, including internationally renowned architect, interior and product designer Steve Leung and famous lighting designer Tino Kwan. The smart switch developed in collaboration with Chi Wing-lo, one of the recipients of the World’s Outstanding Chinese Designer award, won the German iF Design Award. This switch can simultaneously control lighting, curtains, music and air conditioning, enabling unified smart management of living environments and greatly enhancing everyday convenience.

Mainland company Bweetech will showcase its Fluorite lamp, which won the MUSE Design Award. Inspired by airplane windows, the lamp uses dual-colour moulding technology to create a serene, firefly-like glow. It can be operated via a mobile app and provides a flicker-free light source, creating a personalised and soothing atmosphere. The Filmbase flying screen, developed by Filmbase Tech, a national-level Specialised, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative high-tech enterprise, has set a new Guinness World Record as the world’s largest LED mesh flying screen. This exhibitor will showcase a series of self-developed products, including 3D media glass that can transform static building facades into 3D dynamic high-definition transparent displays, using only one-quarter of the energy consumption of traditional display screens.

Buyers enjoy immersive lighting experiences

Exhibitors have thoughtfully designed various settings to offer buyers hands-on experiences. For example, Casambi has curated an artisan café illuminated and supported by ERCO, a globally renowned architectural and commercial lighting brand, providing a relaxed atmosphere for attendees to connect and exchange ideas. Richard Lu, lighting designer for the Sanxingdui Museum in Sichuan Province, Luis Barahona, senior designer at ERCO, and Eugenia Cheng, founder of LightOrigin Studio, will be present to host sharing sessions in the space.

TUYA Smart will construct scenes such as a living room and bedroom to demonstrate how lighting effects and AI technologies can be integrated into smart lighting solutions. FSL Lighting will cater to the silver economy by launching an Eye-care Ceiling Light designed specifically for seniors. Products will be showcased in bedroom and bathroom setups, featuring functions such as health monitoring and safety alerts.

Lighting Fair showcases LED drivers and systems from Gardens by the Bay, Sanxingdui Museum and more

Several exhibitors that have contributed to globally renowned projects will present their products at the Lighting Fair. GRE Alpha’s LED drivers and light strings were used in the lighting show and horticultural system at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. Nicolaudie Architectural’s lighting controllers were deployed in the transnational bridge project connecting Venezuela and Colombia. Koizumi’s lighting fixtures were used at the Yumeshima Station, World Expo in Osaka. Meanwhile, Casambi will present its lighting control systems that have been applied in the Sanxingdui Museum, the BBC’s London headquarters and M+ Museum in Hong Kong, giving buyers a chance to learn more about their project experience and latest innovations.

Major industry alliances playing key roles in the fields of smart lighting and the Internet of Things will gather at the fair, including the DALI Alliance and SILA-EMN Alliance, as well as new participants this year such as the Connectivity Standards Alliance and the Zhaga Consortium, collectively presenting the full spectrum of the smart lighting ecosystem.

Another highlight of the Autumn Lighting Fair is the Hall of Aurora, which brings together some 540 renowned brands offering high-quality lighting products. They include Prosperity Group and General Lighting from Hong Kong, LEEDARSON, Tospo and Je Woo from Chinese Mainland, Lival from Finland and Megaman from Germany. Other featured zones include Commercial Lighting, Residential Lighting and LED Lighting and LED Essentials.

Outdoor and Tech Light Expo showcases smart city innovations

This year’s Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will feature a wide range of outdoor, commercial and industrial lighting products and technologies that support the development of smart cities. The Smart Pole and Solution Zone, introduced last year, will return to showcase innovative solutions that aid in smart city planning and energy efficiency optimisation.

Among the expo highlights, Unilumin Group from Shenzhen will present its multi-functional Smart Light Pole, which integrates lighting, Wi-Fi, electric vehicle charging, environmental monitoring and other public services into a single unit. This helps reduce redundant infrastructure costs while enabling data sharing and efficient urban management.

In addition, Shenzhen exhibitor Lamp Shining Technology, in the Technical & Professional Lighting zone, is an innovative SME that has been designated as a Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative enterprise in the mainland. Its sports lighting products are more energy-efficient and durable compared to traditional outdoor sports lighting fixtures, and the company has undertaken several international projects including a baseball field lighting upgrade project in Canada. Other featured zones include Horticultural Lighting and Outdoor & Public Lighting.

A series of thematic forums, product launches, and networking events will be held during the two lighting fairs. The Innovative Lighting Design Forum, taking place on 27 October at the HKCEC, will explore two key themes: “City Designï¼’Design City: Lighting Design Bound Up with Daily Life” and “RCEP Opportunities Shining Through Cultural Lighting Design”. Speakers will include representatives from renowned international and local companies, as well as architects and lighting designers, who will share top design cases from various regions and analyse market trends.

Another key event, the Connected Lighting Forum on 28 October, will discuss two main themes: “Smart Life: Beginning with Connected Eco-system” and “Healthy Net-zero Future Led by Sustainable Lighting”, which will delve into smart living ecosystems and sustainable lighting development. It will also feature the launch ceremony for “Edge Mixed Networking (EMN) Technical Requirements for Smart Buildings”. On the same afternoon, renowned lighting designer Tino Kwan will also host a masterclass on the integration of life and technology. Additionally, a seminar titled “Illuminating the Cycle: Outdoor Lighting Designs for a Sustainable Future” will be held on 28 October at AsiaWorld-Expo, focusing on how outdoor lighting can integrate sustainability concepts.

During the exhibition period, shuttle bus services will be provided for exhibitors and buyers wishing to move between the HKCEC in Wan Chai and AsiaWorld-Expo, making it convenient for industry professionals to travel between the two venues for site visits and procurement.

The four major technology exhibitions will continue to adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, which integrates both online and offline formats. In addition to participating in the physical fairs, exhibitors and buyers can use the Click2Match AI-driven business matching platform for online negotiations and matchmaking. Professionals from various industries and buyers are welcome to participate.

The online edition of the Autumn Electronics Fair and electronicAsia will be held from 6 to 23 October, while the Autumn Lighting Fair and the International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo online edition will run from 20 October to 7 November. This dual format makes it convenient for businesses to expand their operations both online and offline.

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Presenting highlights of the Autumn Electronics Fair, electronicAsia, the Autumn Lighting Fair and the International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo at today’s press conference are: Sophia Chong (centre), Acting Executive Director of the HKTDC; Steve Chuang (left), Chairman of the HKTDC Electronics/Electrical Appliances Industries Advisory Committee; and Alvin Lee (right), Chairman of the Hong Kong Electronics & Technologies Association
Digit International Co., Limited showcases a robot that can communicate naturally through voice commands, facial expressions and gestures
 
DEEP Robotics demonstrates its Robodog designed for inspection and surveying in challenging environments
 
Momax Smart International Limited presents a vibration smart ring that combinesdiscreet notifications with emotion recognition technology 
The smart glasses presented by Unity Technology Development Corporation Limited feature built-in AI capabilities such as multilingual translation, voice transcription and navigation
 
Refined Motor Company Limited showcases an electric vehicle converted from a classic Bentley using oil-to-electric technology
 
Shenzhen LED Home Opto-Electronics Co., Ltd., an Autumn Lighting Fair exhibitor, showcases its linear light that features seamless joints, providing end-to-end continuous illumination
 
The washi pendant light from Koizumi Sangyo (H.K.) Corporation Limited produces a nice even warm glow for a calm environment
The multi-function dimming module from GRE Alpha Electronics Limited allows for seamless integration with Casambi-enabled luminaires, sensors, wall mounted and wireless switches  
 
Filmbase Tech’s self-developed 3D media glass can transform static building facades into dynamic, high-definition 3D transparent displays, using only one-quarter of the energy consumption of traditional display screens
 
Guangdong Concinnity Landscape Lighting Co., Ltd., an exhibitor at the Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, presents the SmartLink column, which has been successfully deployed in smart city projects across the Middle East. It enhances public areas, commercial districts and urban infrastructures


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AI-Powered Foundation, Innovation-Driven Empowerment, Legend Holdings Reports RMB699 Million in Net Profit Attributable to Parent for 2025H1

Legend Holdings Corporation (Legend Holdings or the Company; HKG: 3396) today announced its unaudited condensed consolidated interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (the Reporting Period). In the first half of 2025, Legend Holdings adhered to its principle of high-quality development driven by scientific and technological innovation and prioritized steady growth while pursuing strategic progress, further strengthening its industrial foundation; and the Company expanded its investments in scientific and technological innovation. By actively cultivating emerging and future industries, Legend Holdings accelerated its efforts to develop new quality productive forces and reinforce its core competitiveness. During the Reporting Period, Legend Holdings posted revenue of RMB281,589 million, representing a 21% year-on-year increase. The net profit increased by 49% year-on-year to RMB4,176 million, and the net profit attributable to equity holders of Legend Holdings was RMB699 million, representing a 144% year-on-year increase. The profit expansion was primarily driven by the enhanced profitability of key enterprises within the diversified-industries operation segment, coupled with narrowed year-on-year losses from the investment businesses of the industrial incubations and investments segment.

Strengthening R&D and Deepening Strategic Deployment
Adhering to the principle of driving industrial innovation through sci-tech innovation, Legend Holdings accelerated its efforts to consolidate its traditional industries while proactively exploring into new frontiers. The Company has strategically deployed resources in cutting-edge fields including artificial intelligence, advanced materials, new energy, and biopharmaceuticals, fostering emerging industries with international competitiveness. During the Reporting Period, Legend Holdings further increased its investment in technological development and innovation, with R&D expenditure rising 16% year-on-year to a record half-year high of RMB8,513 million. Subsidiary Lenovo Group successfully capitalized on the surge in hybrid AI. With its forward-looking strategy and disciplined execution, Lenovo has driven coordinated progress across all business segments by leveraging innovation. Levima Advanced Materials maintained sustained momentum in R&D innovation, with 22 new patents granted during the Reporting Period. Key functional materials for new batteries, such as solid-state electrolyte dispersants and silicon-carbon anode binders, completed downstream customer trials and validation. Several new polyolefin catalysts were developed as well and 15 additional products were finalized. The pilot-scale testing for PEEK (Polyetheretherketone) products was also completed, reflecting broad development prospects in high-end and emerging sectors such as healthcare, semiconductors, and humanoid robotics. In strategic emerging and future industries, Legend Holdings Family Group actively supported China’s self-reliance and strength in science and technology, investing in more than 50 technology projects in the first half of the year. The Company facilitated the public listing of 5 enterprises, with more than 10 additional enterprises in the IPO pipeline. In the pharmaceutical and healthcare and embodied intelligence sectors, which continue to attract strong market interest, Legend Holdings Familiy Group has invested in more than 110 and 40 enterprises respectively, maintaining industry-leading positions in both domains.

AI-Powered Foundation, Industry-Research Synergy
Through multi-layered and systematic technological innovations, Legend Holdings continues to actively advance AI empowerment across industries. Centered on the “AI Plus” initiative, it has representative cases in the integration of AI with six key areas: technology, industry, consumption, livelihoods, governance and global cooperation. During the Reporting Period, Lenovo launched its proprietary Super AI Agent matrix, with flagship technology products achieving global leadership. AI PC accounted for more than 30% of Lenovo’s total PC shipments, ranking No.1 worldwide in the Windows AI PC category with a 31% market share. AI servers continued to rank among world leaders with sales tripling year-on-year. The Tianxi Ecosystem for AI terminals, the Wanquan Ecosystem for AI infrastructure, and the Optimus Ecosystem for AI solutions and services have established in-depth collaborations with over 2,000 partners, accelerating the penetration of innovative AI technologies, products, and applications. Legend Holdings subsidiaries, including Levima Advanced Materials, Fullhan Microelectronics, and Lakala, also made efforts to promote the implementation of AI with industry best practices. Fullhan Microelectronics, for instance, made progress upgrading its technologies and iterating upon its products. The company launched ultra-high-pixel array products, low-light full-color cameras based on AI-ISP algorithms, etc. Meanwhile, the Company is committed to building an AI-plus ecosystem. With investments in accumulatively over 270 AI companies, Legend Holdings stands as one of the investment institutions with the most comprehensive system, the largest number of invested companies, and the longest track record in the field, continuously contributing to the sustainable development of China’s AI ecosystem.

Advancing Green Transformation for Enhanced Quality and Efficiency
“Ecological preservation and sustainable development” remains a core philosophy consistently upheld by Legend Holdings and thoroughly integrated into its business operations. Lenovo once again received the highest AAA rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings; its ESG solution “Lenovo ESG Navigator” helps customers monitor key ESG metrics of their factories; additionally, the Lenovo (Tianjin) Smart Innovation Service Industrial Park was awarded the “Eco-level Carbon Neutral Factory” certification by CESI Certification. Levima Advanced Materials’s newly launched green industry projects such as ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene lithium-ion battery separator materials, lithium-ion carbonate battery solvents, and PLA entered the production ramp-up phase. Additionally, the EVA, POE photovoltaic adhesive film materials and PPC projects are scheduled to be completed and put into operation in 2025. ZQi Solar’s N-type high-efficiency solar cell project continues to advance in technological improvements and process optimization. TOPCon’s conversion efficiency in mass production has increased to 27.10%, with a yield rate consistently above 97.5%, placing the company among the industry’s first tier.

Going forward, Legend Holdings will further intensify its efforts in driving high-quality development through scientific and technological innovation, forging industrial resilience and optimizing resource allocation. The Company will actively promote the deep integration of AI scientific and technological innovation with industrial innovation and build an enterprise-led synergistic innovation ecosystem of Industry-University-Research-User. With an unwavering commitment to cultivating strategic emerging and future industries, Legend Holdings will continue to contribute significantly to China’s modernization and self-reliance and strength in science and technology.

Victory Giant Technology Submits HKEX Listing Application: A ‘Hardcore’ AI Advanced Manufacturing Play Amid the A+H Boom

HONG KONG, Aug 27, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – Since the second half of last year, the Hong Kong stock market has witnessed a wave of the “A+H” boom, with an increasing number of high-quality mainland companies disclosing plans to list in Hong Kong. Among them, the new energy, technology, and advanced manufacturing sectors have become popular areas of interest. Leading companies with core technologies and industry positions have become hotspots for capital market attention. Recently, another “hardcore” advanced manufacturing player has approached the HKEx. On August 20, Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou) Co., Ltd. (“Victory Giant Technology”), the global leader in advanced PCB products for AI and high-performance computing, submitted its listing application to the HKEx, marking the beginning of a new stage in its international development.

Public information shows that Victory Giant Technology has been deeply engaged in advanced PCBs, including high-build-up HDIs and high-layer-count MLPCBs, with products widely applied in fast-growing industries such as AI, EV and high-speed telecommunications equipment. Victory Giant Technology ranked first globally in terms of sales revenue in the AI computing power PCB market in the first quarter of 2025.

Explosive Growth in Financial Results Was Recorded, and AI-Driven Demand Is Expected to Drive Increases in Both Volume and Price

In recent years, the AI industry has entered a period of rapid commercialization, driving exponential growth in computing power demand. Strong demand for servers and switches has in turn created unprecedented development opportunities for advanced PCB products, such as high-layer-count MLPCBs and high-build-up HDIs. As a technology leader in the PCB industry, Victory Giant Technology has precisely seized this era’s opportunities, fueling rapid growth in its performance.

From 2022 to 2024, the Company’s revenue increased from RMB7.885 billion to RMB10.731 billion. In the first quarter of 2025, the Company achieved revenue of RMB4.312 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 80.3%. In terms of net profit, Victory Giant Technology performed even more impressively. From 2022 to 2024, net profit rose from RMB0.791 billion to RMB1.154 billion. In the first quarter of 2025, net profit reached RMB0.921 billion, marking a substantial year-on-year increase of 339.2%.

Behind these impressive figures is the market’s full validation of Victory Giant Technology’s technological advantage in high value-added products, primarily AI servers. Related order volumes have surged, driving an improvement in the Company’s profitability. In the first quarter of 2025, Victory Giant Technology’s gross margin reached 33.4%, up 10.7 percentage points from 2024, while net margin was 21.3%, an increase of 10.5 percentage points compared to 2024.

As AI applications continue to expand, the demand for high-performance PCBs is expected to maintain a rapid growth trajectory. According to Frost & Sullivan, the global AI and high-performance computing PCB market is projected to reach USD15 billion between 2024 and 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.1%, leading other PCB application sectors. At the forefront of industry trends, Victory Giant Technology has established itself as a key partner to numerous global technology leaders through its technological and production advantages in high-build-up HDIs and high-layer-count MLPCBs, maintaining a leading position in the global market. Looking ahead, as key applications such as AI accelerator cards and AI servers continue to scale up, the Company is poised to sustain robust growth momentum, with both volume and price increases reinforcing its growth trajectory.

Production Capacity and Global Layout: Delivery Capability as a Core Barrier

In the high-end PCB sector, “delivery capability” defines competitiveness. Those who can achieve higher yield rates, shorter lead times, and sustainable large-scale production will secure critical influence in the upstream supply chain. Through domestic and global expansion, Victory Giant Technology has built an operational network integrating high-end manufacturing, customer service, and regional collaboration.

The Company’s domestic production hub is located at its headquarters in Huizhou, where it integrates R&D, design, advanced manufacturing and technical support. This production center supports the development and production of a wide range of products including high-layer-count MLPCBs, high-build-up HDIs and other innovative products, while enabling flexible production scheduling and highly efficient capacity coordination. Internationally, the Company has expanded its PCB production capacity in Southeast Asia through the acquisition of APCB Electronics (Thailand), while accelerating the construction of manufacturing bases in Vietnam and Thailand. These efforts enhance both service coverage and delivery resilience for global clients.

With forward-looking capacity planning, Victory Giant Technology has established itself as one of the world’s largest production bases for high-build-up HDIs and high-layer-count MLPCBs. The Company boasts an annual production capacity including 600,000 square meters for HDIs with a build-up of 6+N+6 or above and 5,160,000 square meters for high-layer-count MLPCBs with more than 14 layers, ranking among industry leaders in both scale and technical capabilities.

Furthermore, its smart factories powered by IIoT enable end-to-end automation, full-process traceability, and AI-assisted decision-making. Compared to traditional production facilities, the smart factory has shortened lead times by 3-5 days, increased production capacity by approximately 40%, and reduced manpower needs by approximately 50%. Supported by flexible, automated production lines, data-driven decision-making, and intelligent warehousing, the Company ensures both high yield rates for premium products and timely global delivery.

To further enhance customer satisfaction, Victory Giant Technology has established branches, subsidiaries, and offices across multiple global regions, supported by dedicated technical service teams to provide worldwide sales support and technical assistance. By building localized service networks, the Company effectively addresses diverse client needs while continuously strengthening its influence in international markets.

The Management Team Drives with the “Technology + Globalization” Dual Engines

A company that can continuously navigate through cycles depends on a management team with strategic vision. The growth story of Victory Giant Technology is a reflection of how founder Chen Tao and his team have consistently seized opportunities of the times and dared to push the limits of technology.

Mr. Chen Tao has worked in the PCB field for many years, gradually growing from a technical novice to a widely recognized expert and leader in the PCB industry. Early in his entrepreneurial journey, he led his team to break the foreign monopoly by offering exceptional service commitments — “48-hour proofing and 7-day delivery”. With his strong technical expertise, sharp industry insight, and decisive strategic leadership, he has consistently guided the Company to align with the industry’s development rhythm, making forward-looking layouts at critical moments of industrial transfer trends and downstream structural upgrades.

As early as 2015, Victory Giant Technology became among the first Chinese PCB manufacturers to establish one of the first smart PCB factories. In 2017, Chen Tao proactively focused on the development of GPU and CPU technologies, strategically positioning the Company in core technologies such as high-build-up HDI. Since 2022, the Company has actively entered the field of artificial intelligence and other application areas, leveraging its technological advantages to establish a first-mover advantage in the AI cycle. This forward-looking strategic roadmap has allowed Victory Giant Technology to deeply bind with leading customers, participate in technological pre-research ahead of time, and successfully seize the market opportunity.

Under Chen Tao’s leadership, Victory Giant Technology has attracted over 50 core management and technical professionals from regions such as the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, building a team that combines a global perspective with local execution capability. The current Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Victor J. Taveras, has held positions at leading global PCB companies. Under his leadership, we have achieved breakthroughs in frontier technologies such as 30-layer HDIs with a 10+10+10, aligning the Company’s technical pace with the new platform iteration needs of global customers.

It is under the leadership of this management team, driven by the “Technology + Globalization” dual engines, that Victory Giant Technology has been able to continuously stay at the forefront of industry development. In just a few years, it has grown from a regional leader to an important global leader in the PCB industry.

Victory Giant Technology submits its listing application to the HKEx at a pivotal moment, coinciding with the full-scale explosion of the AI industry. As a leading company in the global PCB field for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, it not only demonstrates strong momentum with high-performance growth but also builds a moat in terms of capacity layout and global delivery capabilities. With the continuous evolution of AI technologies and applications, Victory Giant Technology is expected to occupy a higher position in the global value chain, unlocking greater growth potential.

Victory Giant Technology (HuiZhou) Co., Ltd. https://en.shpcb.com/ [SZSE: 300476]

Saudi Electricity Company Reports 22% Net Profit Growth in Q2 2025

Strong Results Reflect Rising Demand, Business Growth, and Strategic Investments Amid Saudi Arabia’s Accelerating Energy Transition

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) continued to deliver robust financial and operational performance in the second quarter and first half of 2025.Revenue for Q2 grew by 24% to reach SAR 27.7 billion, while gross profit rose by 42% to SAR 7.4 billion. Operating profit increased by 21% to SAR 6.8 billion, and net profit reached SAR 5.3 billion-marking a 22% year-on-year increase.

For the first half of 2025, SEC reported a revenue growth of 23%, totalling SAR 47.2 billion. Gross profit rose by 40% to SAR 10.2 billion, operating profit increased by 20% to SAR 9.1 billion, and net profit grew by 19% to SAR 6.3 billion compared to the same period in 2024.

This strong financial performance was primarily driven by higher allowed revenue due to the growth of the regulated asset base of the electricity network and increased electricity production revenues in response to rising energy demand. These gains were partially offset by higher operating and maintenance expenses due to network expansion, asset growth, and increased loads, as well as a rise in provisions for accounts receivable and a decrease in other income.

SEC noted that the expansion of its regulated asset base reflects the continued growth in its transmission and distribution networks to meet increasing electricity demand, support renewable energy integration, and advance energy storage projects. The company is also maintaining strategic investments in digital transformation and operational excellence initiatives.

Commenting on the results, Engineer Khalid bin Salim Al-Ghamdi, Acting CEO of SEC, stated:

“Our positive performance in the first half of 2025 reflects the company’s continued growth across its business portfolio and asset base. It aligns with our strategy to provide reliable and secure electricity across the Kingdom, improve service quality for our customers, and advance sustainability and operational excellence.

We are committed to further strengthening our position and leveraging the significant opportunities emerging from the energy transition in Saudi Arabia, in line with the ambitions of Vision 2030-enabled by the dedication of our talented national workforce and our unwavering commitment to serving the nation.”

As of the end of H1 2025, the renewable energy capacity connected to the grid exceeded 9.2 GW, and the company successfully commissioned 8.0 GWh of battery energy storage systems across four sites: Bisha, Jazan, Khamis Mushait, and Najran.

SEC is currently developing an additional 14 GWh of storage capacity, expected to be operational and grid-connected next year, further strengthening grid reliability and renewable energy integration.

Reaffirming its commitment to embedding sustainability throughout its operations and enhancing its ESG practices, SEC achieved a significant leap in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) rating from S&P Global, earning 65 out of 100 in 2025. This marks a 30% increase over2024 and an 85% improvement over 2023.

This accomplishment places SEC at the top of all companies in Saudi Arabia and as the regional leader in the energy sector across the Middle East and North Africa, surpassing the global utilities sector average by 66%, reinforcing its global leadership in sustainability performance.

Electricity demand continued to rise in H1 2025, with peak load growing by 3% to 75.1 GW, and total electricity consumption increasing by 10% to reach 160.5 terawatt-hours.SEC successfully met record-breaking peak loads in Makkah, Madinah, and the Holy Sites during the 1446H Hajj season without a single service interruption-thanks to the company’s full mobilization of resources to serve pilgrims and ensure their comfort.

The company also made strong progress in service expansion and infrastructure development. SEC connected around 110,000 new customers, bringing the total customer base to 11.4 million.The length of the distribution network grew by 6% to exceed 827,000 circuit kilometers, while transmission and fiber optic networks grew by 6% and 9%, respectively, reaching 103.8 thousand and 101 thousand circuit kilometers.

As part of its efforts to enhance service reliability and customer experience, SEC continued digital infrastructure upgrades and automated distribution substations, connecting them to control centers via fiber optic networks.

The automation rate of distribution substations reached 38.4%, and customer satisfaction rose to 85.8%, underscoring improvements in service quality and communication effectiveness.

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Intellifusion Submits an Application to List on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange: A National Breakthrough in AI Inference Chips

Currently, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology are driving the evolution of AI from iterative improvements in algorithms to significant breakthroughs in computational infrastructure. During this round of technological evolution, a massive demand for AI inference computing is emerging, setting new benchmarks for the architecture and cost-efficiency of computing power.

Compared with general-purpose GPU architectures, NPU chips designed specifically for AI inference scenarios have become the foundation supporting the large-scale commercialization of AI industries due to the advantages such as high cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency and customization. These chips are gradually becoming one of the mainstream development directions for AI chips, accelerating the industry’s transition from an era centered on GPUs for large model training to an era focused on NPUs for AI inference computing. In this race, the innovation capabilities at the foundational architecture level and extensive experience in large-scale application deployment are progressively contributing to a company’s overall competitiveness and sustainability.

Among these players, Shenzhen Intellifusion Technologies Co., Ltd. (“Intellifusion”) is the first company to commercialize domestic high computing power AI inference chips in China. As a pioneer in NPU research and design, Intellifusion integrates multiple generations of architectural technical knowledge with mature commercialization experience to create high-performance, cost-effective and highly versatile inference chips. Intellifusion has achieved large-scale deployments across enterprise, consumer and industry-grade scenarios, establishing a leading position in China’s AI inference chip-related products and services market in terms of revenue in 2024. On July 30, Intellifusion submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Led by a “Hardcore” management team: providing strong traction for strategic implementation
In the deep tech sector of AI chips where technology, capital and talent concerntration converge, the management team serves not only as decision-maker for corporate strategy but also as “navigators” guiding Intellifusion through technological and industrial cycles. Intellifusion’s ability to gain a firm foothold in the highly complex and fiercely competitive AI inference chip market is inseparable from its core team, which boasts strategic foresight, technical prowess and hands-on industry experience.

Dr. Chen Ning, founder, executive director and general manager of Intellifusion, is a worldwide rare expert with deep experience in semiconductor and possesses both overseas and domestic industry experience. Standing at the forefront of technology, Dr. Chen deeply understands the path from theoretical breakthroughs to product transformation, and not only possesses visionary technical foresight, but also demonstrates strong execution capability in industrialization and commercialization, which enable him to grasp Intellifusion’s long-term strategic trajectory from the cutting edge of technological development with commercialization capability, and drive deep innovation along the “algorithm + chip” integration path, providing long-term traction for Intellifusion’s sustained growth.

As one of the key pioneers in China’s domestically-developed AI inference chips, Dr. Chen Ning has spearheaded the design and development of homegrown AI inference chips, achieving end-to-end innovation from algorithmic breakthroughs to chip-based implementation. He can rightly be considered one of the founding figures in the industrialization of China’s AI inference chips. His recognition as the prominent individuals in innovation and entrepreneurship and outstanding role models at the 40th Anniversary of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, and in July of this year, he was selected alongside entrepreneurs such as Xingxing Wang, founder of Unitree Robotics, Weiliang Chen, founder of MetaX, and Peng Zhang, CEO of Zhipu AI, as one of CCTV’s ‘AI Leaders of the Year’,.further solidifies his strategic leadership position in China’s AI industry.

Under the leadership of Dr. Chen Ning, Intellifusion has assembled a elite Research & Development (“R&D”) team with core members averaging over 25 years of experience in the AI industry. These veterans have long served at leading domestic technology companies, covering the entire critical technology chain from chip architecture design to algorithm development and optimization. As of the Latest Practicable Date, Intellifusion boasts 489 R&D personnel, including more than 50 engineers with over a decade of chip design experience and multiple national-level leading technical experts. This composition has established a synergistic system for chip design and algorithm development guided by seasoned industry specialists, providing robust support for rapid product innovations and continuous technological breakthroughs.

“Algorithm + chip” integrated strategy builds high technological barriers
Unlike traditional “algorithm companies” or “chip companies” that focus on singular breakthroughs, Intellifusion has consistently adhered to the advanced concept of co-designing algorithms and chips since its inception. This approach has forged an integrated software-hardware technical capability that creates a self-reinforcing virtuous cycle, where insights from real-world deployment continuously refine algorithms, algorithmic innovations drive chip architecture upgrades, and enhanced chip performance unlocks new application scenarios. This creates a compounding flywheel effect, progressively elevating R&D efficiency and commercial scalability.

At the foundational technology level, Intellifusion has established its proprietary “IFIC” platform through its algorithm-to-silicon integration capability. This end-to-end system encompasses the entire AI inference chip R&D process: algorithm analysis – instruction set definition – chip architecture design – toolchain optimization. This enables Intellifusion to develop successive generations of NPUs and AI inference chips, ensuring optimal efficiency and scenario-specific adaptability.

For architectural design, Intellifusion launched “AI Computing Blocks” by employing fully home-grown advanced domestic manufacturing processes, secure supply chain with advanced semiconductor processes, featuring standardized compute units that can be stacked like building blocks to flexibly configure chips with variable computing power and enable multi-chip interconnect for scalable systems, realizing single tape-out enables multiple packaging variants, efficiently producing chips of diverse specifications while balancing flexibility and cost. To address the data transmission bottleneck of traditional computer chips, Intellifusion has pioneered an innovative Near-memory Hyper-converged Architecture, which realizes vertical integration by seamlessly combining memory and computing units in a stacked configuration, enabling direct data flow through the 3D structure, eliminating bandwidth limitations of traditional packaging interconnections, achieving on-chip bandwidth and sub-nanosecond latency, dramatically lowering the energy consumption of data transportation, and perfectly adapting to the needs of real-time loading of large-model parameters.

In the chip domain, Intellifusion has developed its DeepEdge Series of inference chips based on the “IFIC” Infrastructure, utilizing the innovative ” AI Computing Blocks” Architecture. Currently, DeepEdge10 Series covers a wide range from 8T to 128T of computing power per chip and supports Transformer-based models for efficient AI inference, which can realize balanced performance & efficiency, low power consumption, and flexible deployment.

In terms of technology update, Intellifusion has completed development of its 4th-generation NPU and is now advancing R&D for the next-generation high-performance NPU, Nova 500.

This integrated R&D system centered on “algorithms + chips” enables Intellifusion to not only ensure leading-edge performance and rapid iteration in chip design but also continuously strengthen its technological moat through product adaptability, deployment scalability, and ecosystem expansion. Notably, Intellifusion has been awarded the highest award for intelligent science and technology in China. – the “Wu Wenjun AI Science & Technology Award ” – three times, making it the only company in China to have won top prizes in all three categories: algorithms, chips, and applications. This recognition underscores its end-to-end innovation capability, from core technology development to industrial implementation.

Riding the Global Inference Wave: Securing Long-Term Value in AI Chips
As the proportion of inference computing in the total lifecycle cost of large models continues to rise, surging application demand will dramatically expand the scale of inference computing needs, creating a historic opportunity for the AI industry. According to the CIC Report, the market size of AI inference chip-related products and services industry in China is expected to reach RMB1,383.0 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 53.4% from 2024 to 2029. In particular, the NPU-powered market size is projected to climb to RMB395.4 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 72.3% from 2024 to 2029, significantly outpacing the overall market.

Under the guideline of the advanced algorithm-to-silicon chip design methodology, Intellifusion, a pioneer in the high-potential market, has established an integrated software-hardware technical capability that creates a self-reinforcing virtuous cycle. Its products and services have been validated across multiple critical application scenarios, positioning Intellifusion as an industry frontrunner. According to the CIC Report, Intellifusion is a global top-three leader in full-scenario AI inference chip-related products and services in China, based on the relevant revenue in 2024. Intellifusion is also a top-two provider of NPU-powered AI inference chip-related products and services in China, based on the relevant revenue in 2024.

Leveraging its IFIC Infrastructure, R&D capabilities in AI inference chips, and deep market insight, Intellifusion can respond quickly to changes in industrial demands and grasp the opportunity in the upcoming boom in AI inference chip-related products and services industry. Supported by policy tailwinds, growing application maturity, and semiconductor supply chain localization trends, Intellifusion is strategically positioned to capitalize on China’s golden window for domestic AI chips, emerging as both a key beneficiary and driver in the global recomposition of AI compute power.

In summary, Intellifusion has not only achieved full autonomy from self-developed architectures to ecosystem development but also made breakthroughs across market expansion, technological innovation, and product commercialization, establishing a difficult-to-replicate end-to-end advantage. Should its Hong Kong IPO proceed smoothly, at the time of listing, Intellifusion could potentially become China’s first and only artificial intelligence company with a dual A+H listing (Shanghai + Hong Kong). This milestone would fully unlock cross-border M&A opportunities, allowing Intellifusion to aggregate global resources, attract top-tier AI talent worldwide, and further solidify its leadership in China’s AI industry, particularly in the inference chip segment.

Graid Technology Announces Global Availability of SupremeRAID(TM) HE (HPC Edition), Wins Best of Show at FMS 2025

Award-winning GPU-based RAID solution delivers unmatched resilience and efficiency for modern HPC and AI workloads.

Graid Technology, inventor of the world’s first GPU-based RAID, today announced the global availability of SupremeRAID™ HE (HPC Edition)-a next-generation RAID solution engineered to deliver high availability and resilient NVMe performance for AI, HPC, and large-scale enterprise environments.

Graid Technology Announces Global Availability of SupremeRAID™ HE, Wins Best of Show at FMS 2025

Graid Technology Announces Global Availability of SupremeRAID™ HE, Wins Best of Show at FMS 2025

The announcement follows the product’s recognition at FMS (Future of Memory & Storage) 2025, where SupremeRAID™ HE received the Best of Show Award for Most Innovative Enterprise Business Application, HPC Category. The award highlights the industry’s growing demand for modern, GPU-accelerated RAID that can meet the unique performance and resiliency challenges of large-scale distributed infrastructure.

SupremeRAID™ HE offloads RAID operations from the CPU to the GPU, unlocking the full performance potential of NVMe SSDs while enabling uninterrupted access to critical data. The solution supports cross-node high availability without replication, helping enterprises simplify failover strategies, reduce total cost of ownership, and maximize storage efficiency. It integrates seamlessly with leading parallel file systems such as Ceph, Lustre, MinIO, and IBM SpectrumScale and supports deployment across a broad range of infrastructure-including Supermicro’s Petascale High Availability Dual Node All-Flash platform.

“SupremeRAID™ HE was built to address a gap in high-performance data environments: how to protect critical workloads without compromising speed or efficiency,” said Leander Yu, President and CEO of Graid Technology. “By shifting RAID operations to the GPU, we give customers the ability to scale NVMe performance while maintaining true high availability across nodes-without the complexity of replication or performance tradeoffs.”

“Graid Technology continues to lead with innovation that challenges the status quo of enterprise storage,” said Jay Kramer, Chairman of the FMS Awards Program. “SupremeRAID™ HE offers an elegant, high-performance solution to the critical challenge of providing RAID data protection in high availability environments, especially in conjunction with platforms like Supermicro’s Storage Bridge Bay (SBB).”

SupremeRAID™ HE is available now through Graid Technology’s global partner network.

Explore the full solution brief featuring Supermicro’s Petascale High Availability Dual Node All-Flash platform:

https://www.graidtech.com/supremeraid-he-hpc-edition

Contact Information
Andrea Eaken
Senior Director of Marketing, Americas & EMEA
andrea.eaken@graidtech.com
949-742-9928

.SOURCE: Graid Technology Inc.

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Saudi Electricity Company Achieves 30% Increase in 2025 Sustainability Rating Compared to 2024, According to S&P

The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has achieved a significant milestone in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, as evaluated by S&P Global.

The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has achieved a significant milestone in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance, as evaluated by S&P Global. The company scored 65 out of 100, marking a 30% increase compared to its 2024 score, and an 85% improvement over its 2023 rating. This accomplishment highlights SEC’s strategic progress and reinforces its position as a regional leader and a benchmark for sustainable excellence in the energy sector. Notably, SEC’s score exceeds the global utilities sector average of 39 points by 66%, demonstrating its strong commitment to sustainable development. The rating reflects SEC’s comprehensive institutional commitment to sustainability, driven by effective governance frameworks, ambitious strategies, and tangible improvements in environmental and social performance. SEC also showcased proactive disclosure aligned with leading international sustainability reporting standards. This progress further underscores SEC’s alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, particularly in advancing sustainable energy, enhancing transparency, strengthening investor confidence, and adopting global ESG best practices. SEC reaffirmed its commitment to continuously improving its ESG performance by deeply embedding sustainability across all operations, positioning itself as a trusted and responsible energy provider both regionally and globally.

Contact Information
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)
Media Relations Department
alkahrabacare@se.com.sa
Unified Call Center: 920000222